Kung Fu Master

Kung Fu Master
Difficulty	4.5/5, Expert
Race(s)	Gon, Jin, Yun
Weapon	Gauntlets
Abbreviation	KFM

The Kung Fu Master (aka KFM) is a close-quarter combat class that relies upon quick reflexes (and good latency) to fight with near-invincibility while delivering respectful, oftentimes surprising damage. Armed with nothing more than gauntlets and their own bodies, KFMs are renown as the most difficult class to play in Blade and Soul, due to the unforgiving nature of their timing-based attack conditions. On the defensive, KFMs can effortlessly dodge and counter nearly anything thrown their way, which effectively makes them an ideal tank class (if players chose to generate and hold threat). However, the higher level KFM players goes, gameplay revolves around using their attacks and dodges together in one fluid style, giving off the appearance of constantly fighting within the eye of a storm. The decision to main a KFM isn't one meant to be taken lightly; that being said, all other classes will feel easier by comparison, should you successfully master the art of kung fu.

In terms of PvP potential, KFMs are well considered to have a high skill cap and a correspondingly high combo attack capability. But with regard to PvE damage output, KFMs are generally considered to be above-average at best, even when played correctly. As such, new players are typically advised to play KFM for their gameplay style, for PvP, or to fulfill the role of a tank-DPSer, and not for raw power.

Races

This class has race limitations and can only be played with three races: the Gon, Jin, and the Yun.

Resource Mechanic

Fighting Spirit points

Kung-Fu Masters use Focus to call forth their abilities. A point is added to the Kung-Fu Master's Focus bar every time a basic combo or move is used. The larger, more complicated moves will require a certain amount of Focus points to perform and will consume the Focus points upon use.

Specializations

There are three class specializations available to the Kung Fu Master: Way of the Dragon Fist (a.k.a. Fire), Way of the Flying Kick (a.k.a. Wind) and Way of the Iron Claw (a.k.a. Wolf). Each spec allows access to certain skills, including a unique passive. These specs can be further customized using the Talent tree. Different builds excel in different areas; Wind has slightly stronger damage in extended PvE fights, Wolf has strong PvE burst damage and Fire excels at PvP.

Skills

Skills vary based on the specialization you select.

Skill points (previously Hongmoon Tomes) can be used to enhance the damage of certain skills. At level 60, Searing Palm is enhanced with the Unleashed passive. Note: All of the following is based on the untalented versions. For talented variants, see the Talents section below.

• Dragon Fist
• Flying Kick

Skill	Level	Focus	Range	Area	Cast Time	Cooldown	Skill Requirements	Enhancement
Quick Kick	2	+5	3m	Target	Instant	1 sec.	None	No
	Inflicts [5.2] damage. On hit: Decreases cooldown of Searing Palm by 7 sec.; +3 Focus Recovery for 3 sec.
Swooping Crane	5	+1	6 ~ 16m	Target	Instant	6 sec.	While Windwalking	No
	Knocks down for 2 sec. Inflicts [1] damage. Approaches enemy.
War Cry	18	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	30 sec.	None	No
	+250% Threat for 3 min.
Tiger's Pounce	28	+1	5 ~ 16m	Target	Instant	6 sec.	After Backstep	No
	Knockdown for 2 sec. Inflict [1] damage. Approach enemy. Pierces Parry. Ignore Block Approach.
Hellfire Kick	33	+6	Centered on Caster	2 x 8m	Instant	15 sec.	On hit with Dragon Claw / Burning Fist	No
	Inflicts [9] damage. On Hit: readies Searing Palm; decreases cooldown of Searing Palm by 9 sec.
Ground Pound	41	+1	3m	Target	Instant	6 sec.	On Grappled target	No
	Inflicts [2.5] damage. Can be used 3 times consecutively.
Guiding Fist	5	+2	16m	Target	Instant	6 sec.	None	No
	Approaches enemy. Inflicts [0.4] damage. Stacks 1 Bleed ([1] damage over 10 sec.).
Sky Kick	30	-2	3m	Target	Instant	18 sec.	Stunned or Dazed enemy	No
	Launches Stunned or Dazed target Airborne. Inflicts [3.5] damage.
Rising Kick	30	-1	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	Airborne target	No
	Refreshes Airborne. Inflicts [5.5] damage. Increases Evasion by 100%.
Falling Star	33	-1	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	Airborne target	No
	Grounds Airborne enemy. Inflicts [6.5] damage. Increases Evasion by 100%.
Firestorm Kick	36	+5	Centered on Caster	2 x 4m	Instant	15 sec.	When using Footwork / Shadow Dance or Resist by Flurry	No
	Stun for 2 sec. Inflict [10] damage. +6 Focus Recovery for 3 sec. Cancels Defensive skills.
Avenging Fist	40	+2	16m	Target	Instant	18 sec.	During Counter / On Counter	No
	Resists damage and status effects for 1 sec. Inflicts [6] damage. Removes Block Approach effect. Approaches enemy. On hit: Readies Searing Palm and reduces cooldown by 5 sec.
Smolder	4	+4	Centered on Caster	2 x 5m rectangle	Instant	15 sec.	After hitting with Dragon Claw / Burning Fist	2 ~ 10%
	Inflicts [10] damage. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. On hit, decreases cooldown of: Searing Palm by 7 sec.; Comet Strike by 5 sec.
Smite	6	+3	9m	Target	Instant	18 sec.	After Backstep / Retreat, or Resist with Shadow Dance / Footwork	No
	Launches target Airborne. Inflicts [3] damage.
Open Palm	18	0	Centered on Caster	2 x 4m	Instant	9 sec.	On Counter	No
	Inflicts [9] damage. Knockback for 5m and Daze for 3 sec. Pierces Parry.
Retreat	25	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	12 sec.	During a Dazed, Knocked Down, or Unconscious state	No
	Escapes from Daze, Knock Down, or Unconscious. Moves back 4m. Resists damage and status effects.
Flying Slam	2	-1	9 ~ 16m	8m	Instant	6 sec.	None	No
	Inflicts [1.5] damage. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. +35% Movement Speed for 6 sec. after using.
Second Wind	15	+5	Centered on Caster	3m radius	Instant	36 sec.	During a Stunned, Dazed, Knocked Down, Unconscious, Grabbed, Phantom Gripped, Grappled, or Frost Prison state	No
	Inflicts [1] damage. Escapes from CC. Resists damage and status effects. Daze for 2 sec. +5% HP Recovery. Pierces Defense and Parry skills.
Meteor Slam	35	-1	3m	Target	Instant	30 sec.	Airborne target	No
	Grapple Airborne enemy
Clobber	40	-3	4m	3m radius	Instant	Instant	On Grappled target	No
	2 sec. knockdown on enemy within range. Inflicts [4] damage.
Fighting Spirit	45	0	Centered on Caster	50m radius	Instant	1 min. 30 sec.	None	No
	For 10 sec., party within range: +40% Critical; +50% Critical Damage; Drains 70% Additional Damage; Dragon Claw / Burning Fist +[2] damage; full Focus Recovery
Counter	2	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	1.3 sec.	None	No
	Frontal Counter for 1 sec. Absorbs 50% of damage as HP. On Skill: Inflicts [1.5] damage; +3 Focus Recovery; increases Defense by 100% for 8 sec.; Resists damage and status effects for 1 sec.
Tornado	10	0	Centered on Caster	3m	Instant	12 sec.	During Knocked Down	No
	Escapes from Knockdown. Knockback for 2m. Inflicts [1] damage. Knocks Down for 1 sec. when hit while casting. Resist Knockdown, Daze, Stun, and Knockback for 1 sec. on skill.
Body Kick	20	0	3m	Target	Instant	1 sec.	During a Grabbed or Phantom Gripped state	No
	Inflicts [2] damage
Headbutt	35	0	3m	Target	Instant	30 sec.	On Grappled target	No
	Inflicts [5.5] damage. +5% HP Recovery.
Dragon Claw	2	-3	4m	3m circle	Instant	Instant	None	3 ~ 15%
	Inflicts [6.5] damage. Absorbs 5% of damage as HP. On hit: Readies Smolder; decreases cooldown of Smolder by 1 sec.; readies Hellfire Kick.
Somersault Kick	10	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	12 sec.	During Knocked Down	No
	Counters for 0.8 sec. On skill: Dazes for 2 sec.; Inflicts [1.5] damage; Resist Knockdown, Daze, Stun, and Knockback for 1 sec.
Slip Kick	20	0	3m	Target	Instant	9 sec.	During a Grappled, Grabbed, or Phantom Gripped state	No
	Escapes from Grab, Phantom Grip, or Grapple Prompt response to an enemy's attack. Inflicts [2.6] damage. Resists damage and status effects up to 1 time over 1 sec.
Pummel	35	0	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	On Grappled target	No
	Inflicts [13.5] damage
Awakened Dragon Claw	45	-1	4m	3m radius	Instant	Instant	During Soulburn / Soul Flare	3 ~ 15%
	Inflicts [9.5] damage. Absorbs 5% of damage as HP. On hit: Readies Smolder; decreases cooldown of Smolder by 2 sec.; readies Hellfire Kick.
Awakened Burning Fist	45	-2	Centered on Caster	2 x 4m	Instant	Instant	During Soulburn / Soul Flare	2 ~ 10%
	Inflicts [11.2] damage; +[2.8] damage if Searing Palm on enemy. Absorbs 5% of damage as HP. On hit: Readies Smolder; decreases cooldown of Smolder by 3 sec.; readies Hellfire Kick.
Burning Fist	55	-2	Centered on Caster	2 x 4m	Instant	Instant	During Volcano	2~ 10%
	Inflicts [8.2] damage; +[1.8] damage if Searing Palm on enemy. Absorbs 5% of damage as HP. On hit: Readies Smolder; decreases cooldown of Smolder by 1.5 sec.; readies Hellfire Kick.
Shadow Fist	55	-2	4m	3m radius	Instant	Instant	On using Dragon Fire	No
	Inflicts [6] damage; +[2] damage on Stunned / Dazed / Knocked Down target. Absorbs 5% of damage as HP. On hit: Readies Smolder; decreases cooldown of Smolder by 1 sec.; readies Hellfire Kick. Pierces Defense and Parry skills.
Leg Sweep	4	-2	Centered on Caster	5m semicircle	Instant	18 sec.	None	No
	Knocks Down for 3 sec. Inflicts [1] damage. Pierces Parry. -25% Movement Speed for 6 sec.
Emit Frost	28	+3	Centered on Caster	5m radius	Instant	1 min. 30 sec.	None	No
	Escapes from Control. Frost Prison for 3 sec. Removes Block Approach. Escapes from Freeze. Freezes enemies within 5m. Unable to reset cooldown.
Chokehold	38	-2	3m	Target	Instant	45 sec.	On Grappled target	No
	Renders target Unconscious for 30 sec.
Comet Strike	23	-2	Centered on Caster	2 x 8m	Instant	30 sec.	None	3 ~ 15%
	Inflicts [11] damage; +[6] damage if Searing Palm on enemy. +15% Critical Damage for 10 sec. On hit: readies Searing Palm; decreases Tremor cooldown by 5 sec.
Armbar	45	+5	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	On Grappled target	No
	Inflicts [5] damage. Blocks Defensive skills for 10 sec.
Rising Dragon	6	0	Centered on Caster	8m circle	Instant	30 sec.	None	No
	Stuns for 2 sec. Inflicts [1] damage and applies Deep Wound for 12 sec. +10% HP Recovery. Pulls enemies within a 8m radius. Purges Deep Wound. Pierces Defense and Parry skills.
Leading Palm	18	+6	Centered on Caster	2 x 4m	Instant	12 sec.	None	3 ~ 15%
	Inflicts [11] damage. Readies Searing Palm on hit.
Searing Palm	45	+5	3m	Target	Instant	30 sec.	On Leading Palm / Searing Dragon use; On Avenging Fist / Hellfire Kick hit; Upon Resist by Shadow Dance / Footwork	4 ~ 20%
	[10] damage. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. -10% Speed. For 12 sec.: +1 Focus/sec; +20% Damage Reduction. Applies Searing Palm to target; gain +2.5% Critical Damage for 3 sec. on hit (max 10 stacks).
Flurry	23	0	16m	Target	Instant	24 sec.	None	No
	Inflicts [18] damage over 4 hits. Approaches enemy. Resists damage and status effects. On Resist, decreases cooldown of: Searing Palm by 8 sec. (max 1 time); Tremor Tremor by 6 sec. (max 1 time).
Tremor	36	0	1m	5m radius	Instant	45 sec.	None	3 ~ 15%
	[25] damage for 10 sec. on enemies within range. Recovers 2 Focus for each enemy hit. Triggers Volcano effect for 6 sec. and Raging Volcano effect for 3 sec. Pierces Defense and Parry skills.
Shadow Dance	8	0	Centered on Caster	Target	0.2 sec.	15 sec.	None	No
	Dashes to the left. Resists damage and status effects: for 0.6 sec; up to 5 times for 1 sec. +35% Movement Speed for 6 sec. On Resist: Recovers 5 Focus; Recovers 2% of HP over 2 sec.; Triggers Volcano and Raging Volcano effects for 3 sec.
Footwork	8	0	Centered on Caster	Target	0.2 sec.	15 sec.	None	No
	Dashes to the right / Moves forward 5m untargeted. Resists damage and status effects: for 0.6 sec; up to 5 times for 1 sec. +35% Movement Speed for 6 sec. On Resist: Recovers 5 Focus; Recovers 2% of HP over 2 sec.; Triggers Volcano and Raging Volcano effects for 3 sec.
Backstep	25	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	8 sec.	None
	Moves backward 8m. Resist for 1.5 sec. +50% Speed for 4 sec. On Resist: Volcano and Raging Volcano for 3 sec.; decrease Searing Palm cooldown by 5 sec.
Eight Talons	55	0	16m	5m radius	0.3 sec.	Instant	Max Hongmoon Focus	5 ~ 25%
	[220] damage over 5 time(s). Approaches enemy. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. Resists dmage and status effects up to 3 times.
Aftershock	55	0	16m	5m radius	0.3 sec.	Instant	Max Hongmoon Focus	5 No
	Launches target Airborne. [10] damage over 5 time(s). Approaches enemy. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. +35% Speed for 5 sec. after using. -50% Speed for 6 sec. Recovers 5% Hongmoon Focus per enemy hit.
NO HOTKEY
Crimson Dragon	55	0	-	-	-	-	None	No
	Enables Burning Fist during Volcano. Evasion +100%. Evasion +5,000 for 2 Evasions. Speed +30% during Raging Volcano. On Resist: 35% Damage Reduction for 5 sec.; Volcano for 5 sec.; reset Flurry cooldown.
Unleashed	60	0	-	-	-	-	None	No
	Triggers Unleashed effect for 12 sec. when using Searing Palm: Boss Attack Power +200, Critical Damage +10%.

Skill	Level	Focus	Range	Area	Cast Time	Cooldown	Skill Requirements	Enhanceable
Straight Jab	2	+1	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	None	No
	Inflicts [1.3] damage. Recovers +1 Focus on crit.
Iron Shoulder	4	+4	Centered on Caster	2 x 5m	Instant	6 sec.	During Wind Shear	2 ~ 10%
	Inflicts [7.8] damage. Pierces Defense and Parry. Resets Cyclone Kick.
Swooping Crane	5	+1	6 ~ 16m	Target	Instant	6 sec.	While Windwalking	No
	Knocks down for 2 sec. Inflicts [1] damage. Approaches enemy.
War Cry	18	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	30 sec.	None	No
	+250% Threat for 3 min.
Tiger's Pounce	28	+1	5 ~ 16m	Target	Instant	6 sec.	After Backstep	No
	Knockdown for 2 sec. Inflict [1] damage. Approach enemy. Pierces Parry. Ignore Block Approach.
Ground Pound	41	+1	3m	Target	Instant	6 sec.	On Grappled target	No
	Inflicts [2.5] damage. Can be used 3 times consecutively.
Roundhouse	2	-1	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	None	2 ~ 10%
	Inflicts [5.2] damage. Absorbs 5% of Damage as HP. Readies Cyclone Kick.
Awakened Roundhouse	45	-1	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	None	2 ~ 10%
	Inflicts [7.3] damage. Absorbs 5% of Damage as HP. Readies Cyclone Kick.
Smite	6	+3	9m	Target	Instant	18 sec.	After Backstep / Retreat, or Resist with Shadow Dance / Footwork	No
	Launches target Airborne. Inflicts [3] damage. Stacks 1 Wind Shear Wound on hit
Cyclone Kick	13	-2	3m	Target	Instant	1.1 sec.	After Roundhouse	2 ~ 10%
	Inflicts [8] damage; +[2.5] damage if Searing Palm on enemy. Absorbs 3% of damage as HP. Reduces cooldown of Searing Palm by 5 sec.
Open Palm	18	0	Centered on Caster	2 x 4m	Instant	9 sec.	On Counter	No
	Inflicts [9] damage. Knockback for 5m and Daze for 3 sec. Pierces Parry.
Retreat	25	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	12 sec.	During a Dazed, Knocked Down, or Unconscious state	No
	Escapes from Daze, Knock Down, or Unconscious. Moves back 4m. Resists damage and status effects.
Awakened Cyclone Kick	45	-2	3m	Target	Instant	1.1 sec.	After Roundhouse	2 ~ 10%
	Inflicts [11.65] damage; +[3.75] damage if Searing Palm on enemy. Absorbs 3% of damage as HP. Reduces cooldown of Searing Palm by 5 sec.
Flying Slam	2	-1	9 ~ 16m	8m radius	Instant	6 sec.	None	No
	Inflicts [1.5] damage. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. +35% Movement Speed for 6 sec. after using.
Second Wind	15	+5	Centered on Caster	3m radius	Instant	36 sec.	During a Stunned, Dazed, Knocked Down, Unconscious, Grabbed, Phantom Gripped, Grappled, or Frost Prison state	No
	Inflicts [1] damage. Escapes from CC. Resists damage and status effects. Daze for 2 sec. +5% HP Recovery. Pierces Defense and Parry skills.
Meteor Slam	35	-1	3m	Target	Instant	30 sec.	Airborne target	No
	Grapple Airborne enemy for 3s. Evasion +100%
Clobber	40	-3	4m	3m radius	Instant	Instant	On Grappled target	No
	2 sec. knockdown on enemy within range. Inflicts [4] damage.
Fighting Spirit	45	0	Centered on Caster	50m radius	Instant	1 min. 30 sec.	None	No
	For 10 sec., party within range: +40% Critical; +50% Critical Damage; Drains 70% Additional Damage; Roundhouse / Cyclone Kick +[2] damage; full Focus Recovery
Counter	2	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	1.3 sec.	None	No
	Frontal Counter for 1 sec. Absorbs 50% of damage as HP. On Skill: [1.5] damage; +3 Focus Recovery; Defense +100% for 8 sec.; Resist for 1 sec. On Counter: Wind Shear for 3 sec.
Tornado	10	0	Centered on Caster	3m	Instant	12 sec.	During Knocked Down	No
	Escapes from Knockdown. Knockback for 2m. Inflicts [1] damage. Knocks Down for 1 sec. when hit while casting. Resist Knockdown, Daze, Stun, and Knockback for 1 sec. on skill.
Body Kick	20	0	3m	Target	Instant	1 sec.	During a Grabbed or Phantom Gripped state	No
	Inflicts [2] damage
Headbutt	35	0	3m	Target	Instant	30 sec.	On Grappled target	No
	Inflicts [5.5] damage. +5% HP Recovery.
Guiding Fist	5	+2	16m	Target	Instant	6 sec.	None	No
	Approaches enemy. Inflicts [0.4] damage. Stacks 1 Bleed ([1] damage over 10 sec.).
Somersault Kick	10	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	12 sec.	During Knocked Down	No
	Counters for 0.8 sec. On skill: Dazes for 2 sec.; Inflicts [1.5] damage; Resist Knockdown, Daze, Stun, and Knockback for 1 sec.
Slip Kick	20	0	3m	Target	Instant	9 sec.	During a Grappled, Grabbed, or Phantom Gripped state	No
	Escapes from Grab, Phantom Grip, or Grapple Prompt response to an enemy's attack. Inflicts [2.6] damage. Resists damage and status effects up to 1 time over 1 sec.
Sky Kick	30	-2	3m	Target	Instant	18 sec.	Stunned or Dazed enemy	No
	Launches Stunned or Dazed target Airborne. Inflicts [3.5] damage. Stacks 1 Wind Shear Wound.
Rising Kick	30	-1	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	Airborne target	No
	Refreshes Airborne. Inflicts [5.5] damage. Increases Evasion by 100%. Stacks 1 Wind Shear Wound.
Falling Star	33	-1	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	Airborne target	No
	Grounds Airborne enemy. Inflicts [6.5] damage. Increases Evasion by 100%. Removes Wind Shear Wound and stuns for 3 sec. if used on a target with 3 stacks.
Pummel	35	0	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	On Grappled target	No
	Inflicts [13.5] damage
Triple Kick	36	+5	Centered on Caster	2 x 4m	Instant	15 sec.	When using Footwork / Shadow Dance or Resist by Flurry	No
	Stun for 2 sec. Inflict [10] damage. +6 Focus Recovery for 3 sec. Cancels Defensive skills.
Avenging Fist	40	+2	16m	Target	Instant	18 sec.	During Counter / On Counter	No
	Resist for 1 sec. [6] damage. Removes Block Approach and Approaches enemy. On hit: Readies Searing Palm and reduces cooldown by 5 sec.
Leg Sweep	4	-2	Centered on Caster	5m semicircle	Instant	18 sec.	None	No
	Knocks Down for 3 sec. Inflicts [1] damage. Pierces Parry. -25% Movement Speed for 6 sec.
Emit Frost	28	+3	Centered on Caster	5m radius	Instant	1 min. 30 sec.	None	No
	Escapes from Control. Frost Prison for 3 sec. Removes Block Approach. Escapes from Freeze. Freezes enemies within 5m. Unable to reset cooldown.
Chokehold	38	-2	3m	Target	Instant	45 sec.	On Grappled target	No
	Renders target Unconscious for 30 sec.
Comet Strike	23	-2	Centered on Caster	2 x 8m	Instant	30 sec.	None	3 ~ 15%
	Inflicts [12] damage. +15% Critical Damage for 10 sec. On hit: readies Searing Palm; decreases Wind Gyre cooldown by 5 sec.
Armbar	45	+5	3m	Target	Instant	Instant	On Grappled target	No
	Inflicts [5] damage. Blocks Defensive skills for 10 sec.
Rising Dragon	6	0	Centered on Caster	8m radius	Instant	30 sec.	None	No
	Stuns for 2 sec. Inflicts [1] damage and applies Deep Wound for 12 sec. +10% HP Recovery. Pulls enemies within a 8m radius. Purges Deep Wound. Pierces Defense and Parry skills.
Pivot Kick	33	0	Centered on Caster	2 x 8m	Instant	12 sec.	None	3 ~ 15%
	Inflicts [9.5] damage. On hit: Readies Searing Palm and reduces cooldown by 8 sec.
Searing Palm	45	+5	3m	Target	Instant	30 sec.	On Pivot Kick use; On Avenging Fist hit; Upon Resist with Shadow Dance / Footwork / Flurry / Backstep	4 ~ 20%
	[10] damage. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. -10% [[Movement Speed]|Speed]]. For 12 sec.: +1 Focus/sec; +20% Damage Reduction. Applies Searing Palm to target; gain +2.5% Critical Damage for 3 sec. on hit (max 10 stacks).
Flurry	23	0	16m	Target	Instant	24 sec.	None	No
	Inflicts [18] damage over 4 hits. Approaches enemy. Resists damage and status effects. On Resist, decreases cooldown of: Searing Palm by 8 sec. (max 1 time); Wind Gyre by 6 sec. (max 1 time).
Wind Gyre	36	0	1m	5m radius	Instant	45 sec.	None	3 ~ 15%
	[25] damage for 10 sec. on enemies within range. Recovers 2 Focus for each enemy hit. Triggers Wind Shear, Howling Wind Shear for 3 sec. Pierces Defense and Parry skills.
Shadow Dance	8	0	3m	Target	0.2 sec.	15 sec.	None	No
	Dashes to the left. Resists damage and status effects: for 0.6 sec; up to 5 times for 1 sec. +35% Movement Speed for 6 sec. On Resist: Recovers 5 Focus; Recovers 2% of HP over 2 sec.; Triggers Wind Shear, Howling Wind Shear for 2 sec.
Footwork	8	0	Centered on Caster	Target	0.2 sec.	15 sec.	None	No
	Dashes to the right / Moves forward 5m untargeted. Resists damage and status effects: for 0.6 sec; up to 5 times for 1 sec. +35% Movement Speed for 6 sec. On Resist: Recovers 5 Focus; Recovers 2% of HP over 2 sec.; Triggers Wind Shear, Howling Wind Shear for 2 sec.
Backstep	25	0	Centered on Caster	Target	Instant	8 sec.	None	No
	Moves backward 8m. Resist for 1.5 sec. +50% Speed for 4 sec. On Resist: Wind Shear, Howling Wind Shear for 2 sec.; decrease Searing Palm cooldown by 5 sec.
Eight Talons	55	0	16m	5m radius	0.3 sec.	Instant	Max Hongmoon Focus	5 ~ 25%
	[220] damage over 5 time(s). Approaches enemy. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. Resists dmage and status effects up to 3 times.
Aftershock	55	0	16m	5m radius	0.3 sec.	Instant	Max Hongmoon Focus	5 No
	Launches target Airborne. [10] damage over 5 time(s). Approaches enemy. Pierces Defense and Parry skills. +35% Speed for 5 sec. after using. -50% Speed for 6 sec. Recovers 5% Hongmoon Focus per enemy hit.
NO HOTKEY
Azure Dragon	55	0	-	-	-	-	None	No
	On Resist: Resets Flying Slam cooldown, +25% Speed for 6 sec.; triggers Wind Shear for 3 sec. During Wind Shear: Iron Shoulder enabled; Roundhouse resets Iron Shoulder cooldown. During Howling Wind Shear: Evasion +100%; Evasion +5,000; Speed +30%
Unleashed	60	0	-	-	-	-	None	No
	Triggers Unleashed effect for 12 sec. when using Searing Palm: Boss Attack Power +145, Critical Damage +10%.

Talents

At level 55 HM 7, a quest becomes available which enables the Talent trees for each Awakened spec. This allows players to customize their skills, including unique bonuses and abilities. Talents are split into 5 sets of 3, and only 1 can be selected from each group. Setups are thus frequently referred to as a set of 5 numbers from 1-3 - 31111 is a popular Wind build, or 21111 for Fire.

• Dragon Fist
• Flying Kick

Talent 1	Effect	Talent 2	Effect	Talent 3	Effect
Ardent Attacks	Quick Kick: +[2] Damage Dragon Claw: +[1.3] Damage, -1 Focus Cost Awakened Dragon Claw: +[2] Damage Hellfire Kick: +[2.5] Damage	Strategic Strikes	Smolder: -3s CD on hit Comet Strike: +[3.3] Damage, +[1.8] Damage to , -5s CD on hit	Fervent Flames	Burning Fist: +[1.3] Damage, +[0.5] Damage to Shadow Fist: +[1] Damage, +[0.5] Damage to Awakened Burning Fist: +[1.8] Damage, +[0.5] Damage to
Viper Fangs	Twin Cobra (during ): [8] Damage, Pierces Defense/Parry, 2 x 16m area, instant cast, 9s CD Counter: + (5s) on Counter	Tiger Teeth	Comet Strike: Pierce Defense / Parry Burning Fist: Pierce Parry Awakened Burning Fist: Pierce Parry	Warrior's Will	Searing Palm: -40% Speed, Stun (2s) on 5th hit to Flurry: Daze (3s), Mystic -> untyped Damage, doesn't Resist, doesn't decrease CD, doesn't decrease CD Flying Slam +[8.5] Damage, Airborne, -50% Speed (6s), +54s CD, no CD reset
Retaliator	Backstep (on Resist): -9s CD, -5s , CD	Survivor	Ice Guard (during ): +3 Focus, Frost Sheath (3s), Pierce Defense/Parry, -Block Approach, Escape from Freeze, Frost Prison (3s) on hit during , Freeze (16m) Shadow Dance: +Moves forward 5m when there is no target	Hunter	Guiding Fist: +Pierce Parry Footwork: -Dashes to the right, +Moves forward 8m, +Skill speed
Scorched Earth	Tremor: +4s, +7s	Shattered Stone	Tremor: +3m radius, Pull (2+: +30% AP), Stun (2s)	Broken Ground	Tremor -> Quake: -2m range, -21s CD, +2 Focus Cost, -[10] Damage, Daze (3s) every 0.5s at 3m > 6m > 9m > 12 > 16m.
Searing Dragon	Leading Palm -> Searing Dragon: +[5.5] Damage, +0 x 4m area, (5s), (5s)	Meteor Storm	Meteor Slam: -30s CD, +80% Damage Reduction, Resist Ground Pound: +[4] Damage Pummel: +[16] Damage	Dragon Fire	Fighting Spirit -> Dragon Fire: (8s), doesn't give Amplification, doesn't increase / Damage, doesn't recover Focus, doesn't Resist

Talent 1	Effect	Talent 2	Effect	Talent 3	Effect
Ardent Attacks)	Roundhouse: +[1.1] Damage; +[1.8] Additional Damage in , resets CD in Straight Jab: +[1.7] Damage Awakened Roundhouse: +[1.5] Damage, +[2.55] Additional Damage in , resets CD in	Strategic Strikes	Cyclone Kick: +[1.2] Damage, +[0.4] Damage to Awakened Cyclone Kick: +[1.75] Damage, +[0.55] Damage to	Heightened Hits	Roundhouse: +[1.8] Additional Damage in , -0.5s CD, resets CD in Cyclone Kick: -1s CD Awakened Roundhouse: +[2.1] Additional Damage in , -0.5s CD, resets CD in Awakened Cyclone Kick: -1s CD
Storm Step	Sky Kick: +[3.5] Damage, -9s CD Rising Kick: +[5.5] Damage Falling Star: +[6.5] Damage	Sky Path	Flying Slam: Airborne, +[13.5] Damage, -50% Speed (6s), recast (3s), +3m min range, +84s CD, no CD reset Smite: -6s CD Sky Kick: -6s CD, Airborne on KD	Wind Rage	Smite: -6s CD Comet Strike (on hit): -15s CD, KB (10m), KD (2s) Flurry: Daze (3s), Mystic -> untyped Damage, doesn't Resist, doesn't decrease CD, doesn't decrease CD Flying Slam +[13.5] Damage, Airborne, -50% Speed (6s), +54s CD, no reset
Defender	Counter (on Counter): -3s CD, -1s , CD; +2s	Brawler	Shadow Dance: -3s CD, 1s Resist, Moves behind enemy Footwork: -3s CD, 1s Resist, Moves behind enemy	Evader	Backstep: +4s CD, recast (3s)
Shifting Winds	Wind Gyre: +7s ,	Gathering Storm	Wind Gyre: +3m radius, Pull (2+: +30% AP), Stun (2s)	Rising Tempest	Wind Gyre -> Storm Gyre: -[10] Damage, Airborne, -15s CD Rising Dragon: -6s CD
Azure Spirit	Fighting Spirit: Resist (5s, max 5), (5s), (5s)	Wind Fury	Leg Sweep -> Ice Guard (during ): +3 Focus, Frost Sheath (3s), Pierce Defense/Parry, -Block Approach, Escape from Freeze, Frost Prison (3s) on hit during , Freeze (16m) Fighting Spirit -> Wind Fury: (10s), doesn't give Amplification, doesn't increase / Damage, doesn't recover Focus	Dragon Roar	Fighting Spirit -> Dragon Roar: Airborne every 0.5s, -47m radius, doesn't give Amplification, doesn't increase / Damage, doesn't recover Focus

Media

Screenshots

The following screenshots were taken from the character creation screen at NA launch in 2016.

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  Gon Kung Fu Master Female
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  Gon Kung Fu Master Male
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  Jin Kung Fu Master Female
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  Jin Kung Fu Master Male
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  Yun Kung Fu Master Female

Videos

Kung-Fu Master Skills	Kung-Fu Master Skill & Combo Introduction